Titans plan defensive strategy to contain Saquon Barkley and Jalen Hurts
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 9:42 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons outlined strategies for facing Philadelphia Eagles players Saquon Barkley and Jalen Hurts in their upcoming game. Simmons emphasized the need for the Titans to disrupt Barkley in the backfield to prevent him from gaining momentum and making impactful runs. He also stressed containing Hurts within the pocket, which will include preventing him from escaping and extending plays. The Titans aim to replicate strategies used by the New York Jets in their previous game against the Eagles.
- •Titans face the Eagles on September 17, 2026.
- •Barkley rushed for 83 yards on 15 carries in Week 1.
- •Hurts completed 18 of 26 passes for 203 yards and three touchdowns in Week 1.
- •Simmons highlighted importance of stopping Barkley before he reaches the line of scrimmage.
- •Tennessee's defensive strategy includes maintaining gap integrity against Hurts.
- 9:42 PMYahoo Sports — Jeffery Simmons hints at the Titans’ plan for stopping Saquon Barkley
- 9:34 PMYahoo Sports — Jeffery Simmons wants Titans to force Jalen Hurts to be a QB
"Jeffery Simmons says Tennessee must contain Jalen Hurts’ running ability and prevent the Eagles quarterback from escaping the pocket
"Jeffery Simmons believes Tennessee must force Saquon Barkley to stop his feet before the Eagles star can reach the second level
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 9:42 PMJeffery Simmons hints at the Titans’ plan for stopping Saquon Barkley
Jeffery Simmons believes Tennessee must force Saquon Barkley to stop his feet before the Eagles star can reach the second level
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 9:34 PMJeffery Simmons wants Titans to force Jalen Hurts to be a QB
Jeffery Simmons says Tennessee must contain Jalen Hurts’ running ability and prevent the Eagles quarterback from escaping the pocket
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